§ Mr. RedmondTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what safeguards are in place to protect the pensions of NHS staff employed by NHS trusts; and if she will make a statement.
§ Dr. MawhinneyMembership of the NHS pension scheme is open to all NHS staff, including those employed 325W by NHS trusts. Pensions paid by the scheme, which is notionally funded, are guaranteed under statutory provisions.